Biking at Michigan Tech

Trails and Routes

There are a lot of great places to ride around Michigan Tech and the local area! See our resources below.

Group Bicycle Rides

Helmets required on all rides. Bring water, riding food and appropriate clothing. No headphones.

Riders are requested to practice Social Distancing and mask as appropriate

MONDAY
  • Keweenaw Trekkers - Starts May 3.  Mtn bike ride on single track trails. Ability level: intermediate or higher. No drop rides. Riders are grouped into similar ability levels with a guide. Ride length: 1 ½ hrs. Location changes weekly. Start time: 6 pm. Contact Dan Dalquist at 906-370-2206 or ddalquist@gmail.com.
  • MTU Cycling Club - mountain bike ride. Starts in Sept. See cycling.mtu.edu.

TUESDAY
  • Red Jacket Cycling Club - weekly road ride. Ride length: 1 ½ - 2 hours. Rides will be at a fast pace (17 mph or faster). 

Check the Red Jacket Cycling Club Facebook page or email dmotowski@aol.com for start time and location.

WEDNESDAY
  • Cross Country Sports  shop ride - guided mountain or road bike ride. No-drop. 

Ability level: intermediate or higher. Grouped by similar ability levels. Ride length: 1 ½ hours - 2 hours. Bring $$ for occasional post ride snack stop. Location changes weekly. Start Time: 6:30 pm. Check facebook.com/CrossCountrySports or call 906-337-4520 to verify ride type and start location.

THURSDAY

SATURDAY
  • Road Riders. Ability level: intermediate or higher. Guided No-drop rides. Start time: 9 am. 

Ride length: 2-3 hours. Longer rides will have alternate shorter route. 

Average speed 14-15 mph. Location changes weekly. 

Contact Dan Dalquist at 906-370-2206 or ddalquist@gmail.com.



Recreational Trails and Routes

Bike Routes

Due to the flooding that occurred on Fathers Day, there are a lot of bike routes that are not open. We'll do our best to keep this map updated. Please check back for updates as cycling routes start to open up again.